Shemaiah
Shemaiah, a Levite gatekeeper, son of Obed-Edom, during David's reign.
The name Shemaiah means “that hears or obeys the Lord”
MaleLeviteTribe of LeviUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 26:4; only referred to as Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ); son of Obed-edom; a brother of Jehozabad, Joah, Sachar, Nethanel, Ammiel, Issachar and Peullethai; father of Othni, Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu and Semachiah.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּShemaiah
Mentions
- And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,
- Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men.
- Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.